The Central Election Committee of the Congress party has cleared 34 names for the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections, which include 22 sitting Haryana legislators. The screening panel, headed by Ajay Maken, had shortlisted names for 49 seats and the top election panel will meet on Tuesday to finalize the remaining candidates. Notably, wrestler Vinesh Phogat's ticket for the election is still under consideration and will be decided tomorrow.
Panchkula Assembly Elections: BJP and Congress Finalize Candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) have announced their candidates for the upcoming Haryana Legislative Assembly elections in Panchkula. The elections are scheduled to be held on October 21, 2024.
BJP's Candidate
The BJP has fielded former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Gian Chand Gupta as its candidate for Panchkula. Gupta, who represents the Panchkula Assembly constituency, is a veteran politician and a prominent leader in the BJP.
Congress's Candidate
The Congress has nominated former Union Minister and MLA Abhey Chautala as its candidate for Panchkula. Chautala, who represents the Ellenabad Assembly constituency, is the son of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala.
Background
The Panchkula Assembly constituency has been a stronghold of the BJP for the past several elections. In the 2019 elections, Gian Chand Gupta defeated Congress candidate Kuldeep Sharma by a margin of over 20,000 votes.
The Congress is keen on wresting back the Panchkula seat from the BJP. The party has been campaigning aggressively in the constituency and hopes that Abhey Chautala's popularity and experience will help him to win.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
1. Who is the BJP candidate for Panchkula Assembly constituency? A: Gian Chand Gupta
2. Who is the Congress candidate for Panchkula Assembly constituency? A: Abhey Chautala
3. Who won the Panchkula Assembly constituency in the 2019 elections? A: Gian Chand Gupta (BJP)
4. How many sitting Haryana legislators has the Congress party cleared for the upcoming elections? A: 22
5. Is wrestler Vinesh Phogat contesting in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections? A: Her ticket is still under consideration.
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